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Free Autism Guides from Organization For Autism Research
Organization for Autism Research has several free autism guides online:
A Parent’s Guide to Research
Having a child diagnosed within the autism spectrum presents a series of immediate challenges for parents. Trying to understand a complex, spectrum disorder like autism, which encompasses classic autism, Asperger Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), is difficult enough in a purely academic setting. When parents are confronted with the shock of an autism diagnosis for their child, combined with the responsibility to try to make the right treatment choices as soon as possible, critical decisions become extremely difficult. And even well-intentioned but not fully informed people sometimes pursue unverified and possibly dangerous treatment alternatives based on unreliable information from web sites, hearsay, and the media.
An Educator’s Guide to Autism
An Educator’s Guide to Autism, the second book in the Life Journey through Autism series of resource guides published by the Organization for Autism Research provides parents, teachers and education professionals with a plan for teaching a child with autism in the general elementary classroom setting.
An Educator’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome
An Educator’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome is the third book in the Life Journey Through Autism resource guide series. Asperger Syndrome is a complex disorder that presents numerous challenges within the inclusive classroom setting. This book provides guidelines for meeting the needs of the student with Asperger Syndrome in your class, from elementary to high school.
A Guide for Transition to Adulthood
Adulthood is more than just a chronological state. Adulthood represents a time in one's life where there are increased levels of independence, choice, responsibility, and personal control. Adulthood is the defining period of one's life and, while we may look back fondly on our childhood, it is our accomplishments as adults for which we are generally most proud. Why, then, should adulthood for the person with an autism spectrum disorder be viewed any differently?